Source: Manitoba Beef Producers
Manitoba Agriculture advises that, due to dry conditions in parts of the province, livestock producers will temporarily be allowed to cut hay and allow animals to graze on Crown land not normally designated for agricultural use.
Under certain...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
The reopening of foodservice, strong exports and tighter global supplies are supportive for beef demand.
‘Although there are regional delays, foodservice is slowly ramping up across North America, supporting increased domestic movement,’ says Jason Wood, provincial...
Heat stress impacts the performance and well-being of dairy and beef cattle. Some practical adaptation measures can be put in place for the herd when the hot months are in sight:
Check the flow of water tanks, as water...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The governments of Canada and Ontario are providing the best support possible to help farmers manage challenges beyond their control by enhancing AgriInsurance coverage for the 2020 growing season to include labour...
Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association news release
Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) announced support for the bipartisan Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels Act of 2024 (FAIR Labels Act) introduced by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), Rep. Mark...
Source: Canadian Meat Council
Essential meat workers need to be a priority group of workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The meat industry was among the first sectors to be challenged with the pandemic, and since March the industry has...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian food producers and processors have stepped up to deliver quality food for Canadians. From the outset, the Government of Canada has supported their investments in safety measures and in capacity...
Source: Meat Institute news release
After the confirmed discovery of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Meat Institute today said properly prepared beef is safe to eat and is...
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) applauds Premier Ford and Minister Hardeman for today’s announcement to provide an additional $50 million investment into the Ontario Risk Management Program (RMP).
The RMP is a cost-shared insurance program designed...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Feeder associations have been part of the agriculture landscape of Alberta since the 1930s. Now, thanks to a pilot project conducted by Picture Butte Feeder Co-operative (PBFC), feeder association producers can use radio frequency identification...
